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单词 relume
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Definition of relume in English:

relume

verb rɪˈl(j)uːm
[with object]literary
  • Relight or rekindle (a light, flame, etc.)

    〈诗/文〉重新点燃(灯,火焰等)

    Oceana stole from her place of concealment, and relumed the taper

    欧雪爱娜从藏身之处悄悄出来,重新点燃了蜡烛。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • As for meaning, for me it's summed up in the Shakespearean subtitle: ‘Fire that can thy light relume’.
    • The embers are mouldering, a single spark may relume the blaze.
    • I then called to him to knock on the door of the house where I lodged and got my candle relumed without danger.

Origin

Early 17th century: from re- 'again' + illume, partly suggested by French rallumer.

Definition of relume in US English:

relume

verbrēˈlo͞om
[with object]literary
  • Relight or rekindle (a light, flame, etc.)

    〈诗/文〉重新点燃(灯,火焰等)

    Oceana stole from her place of concealment, and relumed the taper

    欧雪爱娜从藏身之处悄悄出来,重新点燃了蜡烛。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I then called to him to knock on the door of the house where I lodged and got my candle relumed without danger.
    • The embers are mouldering, a single spark may relume the blaze.
    • As for meaning, for me it's summed up in the Shakespearean subtitle: ‘Fire that can thy light relume’.

Origin

Early 17th century: from re- ‘again’ + illume, partly suggested by French rallumer.

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